Cricket in Ireland/Pimp your Club!!!!

djimi · 10-07-2013 12:22am

I would have thought that most, if not all, clubs would be very welcoming of new members of all standards. Where abouts are you living? If you are beginner then perhaps look for a club that has a lower division (13/14) side, or maybe even a taverners team if you are looking to start out with some social cricket.

Snap Happy · 04-01-2014 5:53pm

Just updating our info
Especially as the Ladies are looking for new players for 2014.
We welcome everyone to our club all you have to do is want to play Or even try playing) cricket.

The Ladies training Monday nights in the Phoenix Park (Starting back around April) Ladies twitter :@phoenickers

So here are come contact details etc.

Email : phoenixccdublin@gmail.com

Website : http://www.phoenixcricketclub.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/phoenixcricketclubireland

Twitter : @phoenixcricket
Ladies Twitter : @phoenickers

Monkeybonkers · 23-01-2014 8:34pm

djimi wrote: »

I would have thought that most, if not all, clubs would be very welcoming of new members of all standards. Where abouts are you living? If you are beginner then perhaps look for a club that has a lower division (13/14) side, or maybe even a taverners team if you are looking to start out with some social cricket.

I found this not to be the case when I joined a club in South Dublin two years ago. This particular club had 8 teams and a taverners and over the course of the season I only got to play three times. That worked out that I payed €100 per game for the pleasure of playing. The sixth through the eighth team contained approx. 75% of the same players, not giving new players such as myself a chance. I thought that if you played for a team, say the sixth, then you couldn't play for a lower team (7th or 8th) but this wasn't my experience. The captain of the eight team never once appeared at nets during the whole season so I suppose it wasn't really that much of a surprise that I wasn't picked, he probably didn't even know I existed!

I would research the club you are thinking of joining as thoroughly as possible before joining as I felt that my membership fee was completely wasted for that year. There were some very nice people at the club but I thought it was a bit 'cliquey' when it came to picking teams.

D3PO · 27-01-2014 3:50pm

Monkeybonkers wrote: »

I found this not to be the case when I joined a club in South Dublin two years ago. This particular club had 8 teams and a taverners and over the course of the season I only got to play three times. That worked out that I payed €100 per game for the pleasure of playing. The sixth through the eighth team contained approx. 75% of the same players, not giving new players such as myself a chance. I thought that if you played for a team, say the sixth, then you couldn't play for a lower team (7th or 8th) but this wasn't my experience. The captain of the eight team never once appeared at nets during the whole season so I suppose it wasn't really that much of a surprise that I wasn't picked, he probably didn't even know I existed!

I would research the club you are thinking of joining as thoroughly as possible before joining as I felt that my membership fee was completely wasted for that year. There were some very nice people at the club but I thought it was a bit 'cliquey' when it came to picking teams.

That sounds like an awful experience altogether I however would say that's the exception and not the norm.

We have a policy whereby every player must get picked before another can double up at a weekend. Other clubs like Adamstown's 3rds have a policy where everybody gets a game and gets a chance to bat and bowl.

I do concede that some of the larger clubs appear to have a closed circle unless you have come up through the youth ranks.

Anyway if your interested in getting lots of cricket playing time for a southside team and paying significantly less than you did last year drop me a PM we would be happy to have you.

Highcontrast1 · 27-01-2014 4:19pm

I also had a similar experience but lucky for me I hadn't paid the sub. I'd be interested in joining a club this season (south side). Possibly lower divisions, any recommendations?
Thanks

Monkeybonkers · 27-01-2014 4:35pm

D3PO wrote: »

That sounds like an awful experience altogether I however would say that's the exception and not the norm.

We have a policy whereby every player must get picked before another can double up at a weekend. Other clubs like Adamstown's 3rds have a policy where everybody gets a game and gets a chance to bat and bowl.

I do concede that some of the larger clubs appear to have a closed circle unless you have come up through the youth ranks.

Anyway if your interested in getting lots of cricket playing time for a southside team and paying significantly less than you did last year drop me a PM we would be happy to have you.

Thanks for that offer. I've been playing indoor cricket in college and our coach has been telling me about his club so I think I'll give that a try this Summer and see how it goes. The sub is also significantly lower than what I paid before so it should suit me better. From what he says it looks like I'll get a lot more game time too and that's all I'm really looking for. I'll never be a division 1 player but I love the game and just want to play as much as possible.

djimi · 27-01-2014 4:58pm

The problem with even the lower leagues in the past couple of years is that the standard is such that there are times when you have no choice but to select your strongest XI (within the selection rules) or you risk getting hockeyed off the park, which is no fun for anyone involved, and frankly is not going encourage beginners (or anyone else for that matter!) to come back and play. There was a time when someone with little or no experience could play in the Junior divisions (certainly Junior B and C) and know that the standard will be appropriate against pretty much all sides, but those days seem to be over; nowadays you have to be very careful of which side you select based on the strength of the opposition.

That said, nobody should be having issues getting games at a club with 8 sides (where the 8ths are going to be in Div 13/14). I would have thought that any club that is looking for 88 players of a weekend would be only too delighted to get as many available bodies as they possibly can!

Monkeybonkers · 27-01-2014 5:47pm

djimi wrote: »

That said, nobody should be having issues getting games at a club with 8 sides (where the 8ths are going to be in Div 13/14). I would have thought that any club that is looking for 88 players of a weekend would be only too delighted to get as many available bodies as they possibly can!

That was why I joined a larger club as I thought that with so many teams there would be a better chance of getting a game. It just turned out that it wasn't the case. That's why I would advise anyone joining a club for the first time to do as much research as possible (talk to people to see what selection policies are like, is there much chance of being selected etc.) before committing sub money.

D3PO · 28-01-2014 12:48pm

djimi wrote: »

The problem with even the lower leagues in the past couple of years is that the standard is such that there are times when you have no choice but to select your strongest XI (within the selection rules) or you risk getting hockeyed off the park, which is no fun for anyone involved, and frankly is not going encourage beginners (or anyone else for that matter!) to come back and play. There was a time when someone with little or no experience could play in the Junior divisions (certainly Junior B and C) and know that the standard will be appropriate against pretty much all sides, but those days seem to be over; nowadays you have to be very careful of which side you select based on the strength of the opposition.

That said, nobody should be having issues getting games at a club with 8 sides (where the 8ths are going to be in Div 13/14). I would have thought that any club that is looking for 88 players of a weekend would be only too delighted to get as many available bodies as they possibly can!

totally agree Djimi. The standard has certainly risen over the past few years but that said a club with 8 teams need to have an inclusiveness policy at some point in the clubs selection ladder.

Whilst the standard has risen a new player to the game in Div 13/14 wouldn't be the difference between a team being competitive or getting hockeyed off the park.

Anyway glad you got a club Monkeybookers.

High contrast. Ive dropped you a PM if your interested in coming out to winter nets with us soon and see how you like things.

Monkeybonkers · 28-01-2014 1:16pm

D3PO wrote: »

Monkeybookers.

Makes me sound like an online payment site OR some kind of circus talent agency!!

Here's a poem I wrote in honour of this name. It's about Andy Serkis, an actor known more for playing monkeys than playing human characters.

If you're looking for a monkey
And you need a monkey man
Call Andy Serkis - monkey
The handy monkey man

He'll bring life to your monkey
As only Andy can
Andy Serkis - monkey
The monkey man who can

D3PO · 07-02-2014 6:28pm

Sandyford C.C Winter nets will start Thursday Feb 27th in Wesley College 9pm till 10.30pm New players of all ages and ability including beginners welcome.

If your new to the game and dont have gear dont worry we can lend you some to try it out.

€8 a week or €70 if you pay in bulk for the 10 weeks. New players get the first week free.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

ciara metcalfe · 18-02-2014 12:18pm

PEMBROKE CRICKET CLUB PRE-SEASON NETS INFO:

- Sunday the 23rd of February 2014
- Andrew's College, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock

PCC start their preparations for 2014 with pre-season indoor nets.

The Sandymount club invites all players (new and old) to come along and train!

- 1st & 2nd teams - 12-2pm
- U11 & U13 teams - 2-3.30pm
- 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and Ladies 1st & 2nd - 3.30-5pm
- Newbies please attend 3.30-5pm session

Outdoor nets will be commencing the week beginning 14th April 2014 down in the club grounds:

Monday ladies - 6.15 – 8.15pm
Tuesday/Thursday Mens 1/2XI
Wednesday Mens 3/4/5/6XI

Facebook link
[URL=]https://www.facebook.com/PembrokeCricketClub [/URL]

Website link
http://www.cricket.ie/

Snap Happy · 28-03-2014 12:33pm

Training Times

Monday:
U11 Boys 4.30pm
Tuesday:
U13 Boys 5pm
Wednesday:
U11 Girls 4.30pm
U13 & U15 Girls 5pm
Thursday:
U15 Boys 5pm
Friday:
U9 Boys & Girls 4.30pm

Registration Sunday 30th March - more info on the link

http://phoenixcricketclub.com/2014/03/26/phoenix-youth-section-registration-day-sunday-30th-march-2014/

cloughy · 08-04-2014 10:45pm

Railway Union CC have their youths registration day this Saturday afternoon 12th April,from 2pm onwards. Why not come along and give cricket ago, and open to boys & girls of all ages.

There on the day will be Kevin O'Brien, and on display will be the 3 Trophies Ireland won in 2013, so why not avail of the photo opportunity to hold the trophies.

Senior mens training has commenced and welcome all new members for our 6 mens teams (come along any Tues/Thurs), and the ladies section (2 teams) start their training Monday 28th April.

If interested please do not hesitate to contact via email at info@railwayunioncricket.com

TheDrog · 24-04-2014 10:58pm

New Rush Cricket Club website launched, the club has 4 teams competing in the LCU Open Divisions 2, 6, 10 and 13. There are two womens teams playing in Divisions 2 and 3. Ten youth sides (Boys: Under 11 (x3), Under 13 (x2), Under 15 & Under 17; Girls Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15) and a taverners team.

http://rushcricketclub.ie/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/rushcc/

twitter: @RushCricketClub

HonalD · 30-04-2014 3:16pm

Don't forget North Kildare Cricket Club serving the entire county of Kildare for junior teams.

shefellover93 · 10-05-2014 9:39pm

Not so much pimping as we only cater to UCC students, but the UCC Cricket Club has recently constructed a new website from scratch and would love if people would have a look around and comment on anything they find interesting

Feedback would also be welcome! We're also looking to expand our twitter following and activity so that's @UCCCricket

Our Website

garra · 01-03-2015 12:21am

Wicklow County Cricket Club are recruiting new players for 2015, this is a great opportunity to get some Div 14 action with a great bunch of lads.

If you are from near or far, have played league or just socially, and are based on southside of Dublin or Wicklow, this is the club for you.

Our home ground is now in Presentation College, Bray, new pitch laid last year.

See meetup group for Nets details:
http://www.meetup.com/Bray-Cricket-Meetup/events/220829104/

Club subscription fee is a very competitive 75 Euro, and you will definitely get your money's worth I guarantee :P

Lucan Bohs · 30-01-2016 11:01am

North Kildare Men's Fourths team are looking for players for the upcoming 2016 season. We'll be playing in division 15 this year after getting promoted from division 16 last year. Beginners, people looking to get back into the game or anyone looking to play the odd game are all welcome. Our indoor nets will be starting in February and games will start in May.

If you're interested or have any more questions contact myself (Adam) on 0857221919 or PM me here.

darkdave265 · 21-09-2016 12:19pm

Live in kilkenny area and looking to play cricket again. I know the season is over or almost over. Does anyone know of any cricket club around this area?

riffmongous · 21-09-2016 7:19pm

darkdave265 wrote: »

Live in kilkenny area and looking to play cricket again. I know the season is over or almost over. Does anyone know of any cricket club around this area?

Mount Juliet at Thomastown, or maybe Bagenalstown

Cricket in Ireland/Pimp your Club!!!!

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